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Neil deGrasse Tyson will be the keynote speaker for Sophie Gerson Healthy Youth’s 2026 Gala on October 29!

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Sophie Gerson Healthy Youth provides year-round enrichment programs in sports, science, nature, summer camp, and more, serving children from very-low-income households, including those living in homeless shelters, in partnership with five NYC public middle schools.

Curious to see what SGHY middle schoolers have been up to? Click below to view our latest gallery!

University Collaboration

Our ongoing collaboration with Columbia University Departments of Athletics and Science brings very special programs to our schools.

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A gala to remember

The return of our Gala was a resounding success! With inspiring performances, excellent honoree speakers, and wonderful food from 48 Wall St, the event was a blast for everyone.

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Eight Point Model

Read all about Sophie Gerson Healthy Youth's Unique, Effective Eight-Point Program Model

Program Expertise, School Faculty Collaboration, University Affiliation, Variety, Summer Camp, Values, Middle School and more. Find out more about SGHY's unique model.

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Current programs

Current SGHY Program Options

Each year SGHY provides our schools with enrichment programs in sports, dance, hands-on science, outdoor nature, cultural exchange, music, and drama.

Want to know about all of SGHY's programming options? Click below for in-depth descriptions of our offerings!

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Labor Collaboration

SGHY has well earned the reputation as Labor’s Youth Charity of Choice

SGHY delivers services in a pro-Labor fashion, knowing that that provides the best service and outcomes for the children we serve.

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YOUTH ADVOCACY

Sophie Gerson was dedicated to youth advocacy – making our world a better place for all, especially for young people.

SGHY continues Sophie’s youth advocacy on a strictly non-partisan basis. This past year SGHY took on three important causes.

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Scholarships

As part of SGHY Summer Camp Scholarship Program, SGHY has designated four scholarships in the name of distinguished, accomplished individuals whose life, work or activities have epitomized the values and mission of SGHY.

By awarding the Sophie Gerson scholarships annually, SGHY recognizes and promotes the ideals advanced by the great individuals for whom our scholarships are named.

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